Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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645. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the status of further development of a Kerry diocesan youth service centre (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29703/16]

Katherine Zappone (Dublin South West, Independent)
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In 2016 some €2.6 m has been allocated to my Department for a capital funding scheme for youth projects and services. The scheme was open to projects that are funded by the Department under the Special Projects for Youth scheme, Young People’s Facilities and Services Fund, Local Drugs Task Force Projects scheme and Youth Information Centres scheme. The scheme was also open to national youth organisations in receipt of funding under the Youth Services Grants Scheme.

The scheme was split into two categories, Type One and Type Two. Type One provided for smaller capital projects including the up-grade or replacement of equipment or the purchase of essential equipment to support the running of the project/organisation in the provision of quality services for young people. Type Two provided for health and safety improvements to premises and/or upgrade or refurbishment of premises, including improvements to enable access for young people with disabilities, including those with physical or sensory disabilities.

The Department was assisted in the administration of the scheme by the network of Education and Training Boards throughout the country.

A Type Two application for capital funding was received in respect of this organisation. The application was deemed ineligible by the Youth Capital Scheme 2016 / 2017 Appraisal Committee as the organisation was not in receipt of funding under the above mentioned schemes.